Days After Launch iTunes Radio Is 45% As Popular As Spotify, Pandora Stock Drops 10%
Four days after a September 20th launch, Apple has announced that more than 11 million unique listeners have already tuned into iTunes Radio. The most listened to song was “Hold On,. Continue reading
Wall Street Tries Out iTunes Radio, Sends Pandora Stock Soaring
Apple's iTunes Radio launched yesterday. For many analysts it was to be the ultimate Pandora killer. After all, at launch, iTunes Radio came instantly installed on millions of phones, tablets. Continue reading
As iTunes Radio Launches Today, Experts Explore Apple’s Competitive Advantages
Today is the day that Apple's iTune's Radio launches; and it enters a crowded marketplace with some disctinct advantages, according to music industry and tech experts. Kyle Bylin, a user. Continue reading
Pandora Wins Important ASCAP Lawsuit
Pandora has won a federal court decision rejecting efforts by ASCAP and some music publishers to define the license that enables Pandora to to play their music. The judge's decision effectively. Continue reading
Can Apple’s iTunes Radio Gain A Solid Foothold In The World Of Internet Radio?
Kyle Bylin, a user researcher at Live Nation Labs and former Hypebot editor, recently conducted a Sidewinder survey about iTunes Radio which launches this Wednesday, September 18. We've gathered together. Continue reading
Will iTunes Continue To Be A Dominant Global Player? What Are Its Weaknesses?
Will iTunes Radio be a dominant global player? Kyle Bylin, a user research at Live Nation Labs and former Hypebot editor, recently conducted a Sidewinder survey about iTunes Radio. We've. Continue reading
Pandora, Investor Crosslink To Sell $450M In Stock
Pandora and it's largest investor will be selling 14 million shares of stock which could net a total of $450 million. Pandora shares have doubled so far this year, but after. Continue reading
iTunes Radio Launching This Week, Can Apple Convince Mainstream Consumers To Switch?
EDITOR: With iTunes Radio launching this Wed, Sept. 18, we're revisiting this important discussion between Kyle Bylin and Jason Herskowitz, first published here in July. By Kyle Bylin of sidewinder.fm Jason Herskowitz recently. Continue reading
Pandora Appoints Former Microsoft Exec Brian McAndrews CEO, President and Chairman
In many respects Pandora has had a great year yet near-term challenges, such as Apple's impending launch of iTunes Radio, and long-term challenges, such as making money, represent major difficulties. Continue reading
Pandora Listener Hours Jump 16%
After several months of less stellar stats, Pandora's August listening hours totaled 1.35 billion, up 5% month over month and 16% over the same month last year. Pandora's share of total. Continue reading
